A Week To Geek #1

Hello and welcome to a new weekly series I’m starting here at Geek Ireland called A Week To Geek. There has been an increase in cynicism in the general geek community of late, so I thought I’d spend a little time each week spreading some positivity and fun.

Each Monday I will share with you five things I have enjoyed during the previous week and then I’ll recommend them to you, be they a comic book, anime or just an enjoyable YouTube video. I’ll try and avoid topical subjects so that everyone is more likely to discover something new and keep it varied as possible.

So without further ado lets kick off the first A Week To Geek.

1. Robopocalypse/Robogenesis

Think World War Z but with evil AIs and robot armies. What makes these books so great is the fact that author Daniel H. Wilson has a Ph.D. in robotics, meaning he comes up with some really cool ideas and smart ideas of what would happen if machines turned against us. Stephen Spielberg has shown a lot of interest in adapting these books, so now is the best time to get in on the ground floor.
You can purchase both books here: http://www.bookdepository.com/author/Daniel-H-Wilson

2. The Attitude Era Podcast – Unforgiven

If you’re a wrestling fan of the late 90’s early 00’s you need to check out this podcast. Hosted by Ireland’s own Kevin Mahon, he and his friends watch and discuss every PPV of the WWF Attitude Era. The latest episode features a returning Stone Cold Steve Austin searching for the man who ran him over and a war between HHH and Kurt Angle over Stephanie McMahon. Always funny and informative and a great nostalgic pop for fans of pre-PG WWE.Download or listen here: https://soundcloud.com/the-attitude-era-podcast

3. Never Alone

After hacking my way through Bloodborne for weeks, I needed a change of pace and Never Alone was the perfect game for that. Never Alone is a puzzle platform game about an Inuit girl trying to save her Alaskan village with the help of an Arctic fox. The game is both beautiful and educational about the Inuit people and their culture and plays quite similar to Limbo minus the horror. Never Alone will likely warm your heart despite its icy setting.

Never Alone is available to download on most platforms.

4. Matt Lees E3 Abridged

Matt Lees is a successful YouTuber and host of the Daft Souls podcast. What really got Matt known was his E3 Abridged series where he dubs over E3 press conferences for hilarious results. Depending on your knowledge of the games industry and key players, these videos could have you in tears laughing. With E3 2015 fast approaching, there’s no better time to watch these.
You can view all the E3 abridged videos right here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=matt+lees+e3

5. Thor Vol 1: Goddess of Thunder

This one is slightly topical given the reveal in this month’s single issue but if you’re not caught up yet on the all new Thor then pick up this trade. Thor volume #1 collects the first five issues of the new, mysterious, female Thor and she is awesome. The series continues to be written by Jason Aaron, who wrote the previous God of Thunder and he shows that new Thor is just as worthy to hold Mjolnir as the Odinson. Great writing, action packed fights and awesome art by Russell Dauterman and Jorge Molina.
Thor Vol #1: Goddess of Thunder can be picked up at your local comic book store or digitally on Comixology.

That was the first A Week To Geek. I hope you enjoy some of my recommendations and come back next week for more geek fun. Share with your friend and follow Geek Ireland on Facebook and Twitter.